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10 Best Diabetes Stories of 2012

It wasn't easy, but our editors have selected ASweetLife's 10 best diabetes stories of 2012. From research and technology to cooking and personal triumph, 2012 had it all. Many thanks to our readers for your loyalty and support. We wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2013, and may it bring in the best diabetes stories, hopefully ones that hint a diabetes cure is near.

Laying Blame: Why Do People Get Diabetes?

People get diabetes because they’re fat. They get diabetes because they don’t exercise. They get it because they’re lazy and they lack discipline in controlling their appetites. They get diabetes because they’re out of shape slobs. People get diabetes because they deserve it....

Bob Marley’s Nephew Is On a Diabetes Mission

The first thing to know about Charles Mattocks is that his passion for educating people with diabetes is fierce; it buzzes at me through the phone…

The Significance of the Victoza Product Label Update

Novo Nordisk’s widely popular GLP-1 analog Victoza made headlines at the beginning of the year when celebrity chef Paula Deen became a spokesperson…

An Interview with Paula Deen: Adjusting to Life with Type 2 Diabetes

"Paula Deen is not the diabetes poster child," said Ambre Morely, associate director of product communications at Novo Nordisk. "She's an everyday person with type 2 diabetes...

Paula Deen Caught Stuffing a Cheeseburger into Her Mouth, So What?

So Paula Deen was caught stuffing a cheeseburger into her mouth, a week or so after coming out and admitting she has type 2 diabetes, and has had it…

Paula Deen’s Diabetes: Are We Getting the Right Message?

The blogosphere was thrumming about whether the Food Network’s down-home Southern queen, Paula Deen, has Type 2 diabetes. Yes, by now you…

Is Paula Deen For Real?

Hi Y’all, I’m from Texas, so that was genuine. I’m not making fun of Paula Deen. In fact, unlike practically everyone else…

Victoza on the Rise: Paula Deen Promotes Type 2 Diabetes Drug

Paula Deen has been privately suffering from type 2 diabetes for three years. Now she’s gone public with both her diabetes and her treatment with Victoza...

Paula Deen Announces Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Partners Up with Novo Nordisk

After days of rumors regarding Paula Deen's diabetes diagnosis, the woman dubbed the Queen of Southern Cuisine has announced that she and her sons have partnered up with Novo Nordisk to launch Diabetes in a New Light™, a national initiative to help adults find simple ways...